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NJ S4256
Bill
Status
3/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Douglas Steinhardt
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AI Summary
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Public high schools (grades 9-12) must hold an annual assembly of at least 30 minutes in November to coincide with Veterans Day, providing information on military structure, branches, veteran contributions, ROTC, service academies, and other military involvement options
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Schools must hold a separate annual veterans appreciation event, which can include publicly honoring veterans, hosting a veteran speaker, or participating in an alternative educational initiative honoring military members
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Schools are required to consult with a local veterans' association when developing the veterans appreciation event
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The requirements take effect immediately and apply starting with the first full school year following enactment
Legislative Description
Requires public schools to provide age-appropriate information to students in grades nine through 12 on United States military and veterans.
Education
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
3/17/2025